Oncology Registered Nurse

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Plymouth, MN

1d•$37 - $82•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. This position is 24 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with rotating shifts. The available shifts are 7:30a-4p, 8a-4:30p, and 8:30a-5p. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

Requirements

Evidence of continuing education as required for licensure and/or conditions for accreditation.
Demonstrates proficiency in basic nursing process.
Graduate of NLN or CCE accredited school of nursing.
Current RN License in Massachusetts.
Minimum of 2 years recent experience as an RN in oncology or appropriate specialty required.
ONS Chemotherapy & Biotherapy course certificate required.
Maintains BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Certification in Oncology Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Delivers expert, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families.
Implements the nursing process by assessing patient and family needs and by analyzing assessment data to develop and support clinically accurate diagnoses.
Plans care by establishing goals with measurable outcomes.
Implements the plan of care and evaluates the patient’s response.
Documents care according to BID-Plymouth policy and to regulatory agency requirements.
Administers medications, which may include chemotherapy, and performs procedures safely and efficiently according to Jordan policy.
Administers blood and blood products according to policy.
Evaluates educational and psychosocial needs of the patient and family. Incorporates needs into the plan of care.
Manages the environment of care.
Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately.
Maintains BLS certification.
Identifies appropriate community resources to promote continuity of care, and makes appropriate referrals.
Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team.